Spicy Bacon Guacamole

By á-174535

Bacon makes this spicy guacamole so much better! Use less jalapeños if your prefer a milder version. Serve with warm tortillas or fresh tortilla chips, and get ready for the compliments to come your way. Perfect to start any party night, this recipe feeds a crowd some creamy guacamole with a hint of spicy zest.

Ingredients

• 4 strips bacon
• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped, about 1/4 cup
• 2 to 4 tablespoons drained jarred pickled jalapeño slices, chopped, plus 2 teaspoons brine
• 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
• tortilla chips, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Place the bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, turning, until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined-plate to drain.

Meanwhile, halve and pit the avocados. Scoop the avocado into a medium bowl and add the lime juice, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mash with a fork until combined but still a bit chunky. Add the red onions, pickled jalapeños, brine and tomatoes, reserving a few pieces of tomato for garnish.

Crumble the bacon into the bowl, saving a spoonful for garnish, and stir together to combine. Garnish with the reserved tomato and bacon and the additional pickled jalapeños. Serve with tortilla chips.